Hosted Meeting at Bury Lodge of Relief 42
Pomp and Ceremony Wednesday 15th February 2017 saw the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Sir David Trippier, RD JP DL, visit Bury Lodge of Relief No 42 at the Bury Masonic Hall. The purpose of his visit was to thank WBro Dr Simon K Archer AGStdB, for his work as the...
Roch Valley Lodge No.5120
Personal 60th Celebration of WBro Michael Lucas PProDepGSwdB It was a very special evening for Roch Valley Lodge on Wednesday 25th January as they celebrated the personal 60th Anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Michael Lucas PProDepGSwdB After opening in due form, the...
Accrington Wildcats Charity Stewards Donation
Following on from the recent presentation of £100 to Accrington Wildcats rugby club from DeLacy Lodge No 4591. WBro Thomas Gallaher PProvJGD had the pleasure of returning and presenting an additional cheque for £100 on behalf of the East Ribble District Charity...
The Chadwick Raffle Results
During the recent 80's themed Chadwick Weekend that was organised by WBro Joe Lamb and his wife Doris, the East Ribble District Charity Steward's Winter Draw took place. WBro Ian Johnson the Assistant District Secretary, was invited to draw the raffle with 35 prizes...
DeLacy Lodge No. 4591 support Accrington Wildcats ARLFC
On Saturday 28th January WBro Thomas Gallaher PProvJGD of DeLacy Lodge No 4591, attended the Accrington Wildcats ARFCL under 10’s presentation evening, and made his own presentation to the squad in the form of a cheque for £100 as a donation from the Lodge to support...
APGM visits Portico Lodge No 6070
On 26 January, WBro J Christopher Welton PSGD APGM visited Portico Lodge No 6070. After the Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed, the APGM accompanied by a District Deputation of WBro Mel Rosenthal PProvGSuptWks (City Derby Secretary), WBro Darren Kennedy...
Tercentenary Celebrations in Mumbai January 2017 – Freemasonry in the East
All honoured guests, were welcomed by Bombay District Grand Master RW Bro Percy J Driver. The District Grand Lodge of Bombay was privileged to have been chosen as the venue for the Tercentenary Festivities on behalf of all Districts in the East. The celebrations also...
Personal 50th Celebration – Roger Howarth Kitchener 3788
Monday 13th February saw Kitchener Lodge 3788 celebrate with Roger Howarth his 50th year in Freemasonry. An outstanding achievement! The Assistant Provincial Grand Master Norman Cope was in attendance and on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master, preented Roger with...
Hosted Meeting at The Good Companions Lodge No. 6005
A Hosted Meeting is always an honour to any Lodge or Chapter to whom it applies. It’s even more special when it is dedicated to one person. The PGM, Sir David Trippier, made it known that this visit was a huge thank you to WBro. Gerry Hodson for the sterling work he...
Elizabethan Lodge No. 7286 Installation
Friday the 27th January saw WBro George Varga install WBro Josef Markisz as Worshipful Master of Elizabethan Lodge No. 7286. A great ceremony in the company of the WBro Chad Northcott, PSGD, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, the District Chairman, WBro Peter Hegarty,...
Old Mancunians with Mount Sinai Lodge No 3140 welcomes Sir David Wootton AGM
The Assistant Grand Master, Worshipful Master, Provincial Grand Master, Chairman of the Universities Scheme and three new initiates On 1st December 2016, Old Mancunians with Mount Sinai Lodge No 3140, a member of the Universities Scheme, was delighted to welcome to...
Hope Chapter No 54 EComp Bill Gow's 50th Celebration 6th February 2017
Monday 6th February saw Hope Chapter No. 54 in full Celebration mode. Held at Richard Street, Rochdale. Almost 40 Companions witnessed a superb evening. The First Principal EComp Bob Codling, opened the Chapter in due form and carried out the normal...
Personal 50th Celebration – Hugh Butterworth New Trinity 4595
Friday 10th November saw New Trinity Lodge 4595 celebrate the 50th anniversary of WBro Hugh Butterworth. Hugh was presented with his illuminated certificate by WBro Norman Cope, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master and on behalf of the District Committee, a 50th...
Burns Night at Ashday Lea
The Burns night at Ashday Lea followed a traditional Scottish pattern in which the haggis, having been prepared by Chef Paul Webb, was paraded into and around the dining room led by a piper (Colin Murphy) in full regalia. Address 'tae the haggis' Having been put in...
Dormer St Margaret’s Installation
Friday the 20th January saw the Installation of WBro Andrew J Foster, PProvSGD, by WBro Ian Whitehead, PProvDepGDC, as Master of Dormer St Margaret’s Lodge No 5588. A great ceremony was followed by an excellent Social Board in the company of WBro Stuart Hughes PAGDC...
WBro Keith Iveson Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry
WBro Keith Iveson, PProvSGW, was the third Initiate of Old Salfordian’s Lodge, No. 7968, which was consecrated in 1964. He served as Master in 1972. Keith is now residing at Ecclesholme, one of 17 RMBI care homes, which provide residential, nursing and dementia care...